sweaty

[ swet-ee ]

adjective

, sweat·i·er, sweat·i·est.

1. covered, moist, or stained with sweat.
2. causing sweat.
3. laborious.

sweaty

/ ˈswɛtɪ /

adjective

1. covered with sweat; sweating
2. smelling of or like sweat
3. causing sweat

Derived Forms

• ˈsweatiness, noun
• ˈsweatily, adverb

Other Words From

• sweati·ly adverb
• sweati·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweaty¹

First recorded in 1325–75, sweaty is from the Middle English word swety. See sweat, -y ¹

Example Sentences

If the thought of holiday spending makes your heart race and your palms sweaty, you’re not alone.

From Salon

To a sweaty and wearily hospitable young farmer, Steinmetz introduced himself and his project.

From New York Times

A classic example of the amygdala in action is someone's physiological and emotional response to seeing a snake: startled body, racing heart, sweaty palms.

From Science Daily

Biceps bulging out of a sleeveless shirt, sweaty scalp wrapped in a white bandana, plastered fingers on his left hand gripping a racquet.

From BBC

He also gives directors the chance to prove that the theater can simultaneously capture the sweaty and symbolic levels of our lives.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• moist
• sticky
• stinky
• wet